Buddhist temple
Nōfuku-ji
能福寺（のうふくじ）
Hyōgo, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture
A temple in Hyōgo Ward, Kobe, known for the “Hyōgo Daibutsu,” counted among the three great buddhas of Japan. Its main hall enshrines as its principal image an Amida triad welcomed from Taisan-ji.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal image: Amida Nyorai (the Amida triad in the main hall)
History and things to know
According to the temple's tradition, it began with a hall that people built when Dengyō Daishi Saichō, returning from Tang China, landed at the port of Hyōgo in Enryaku 24 (805). It flourished with the devotion of the Heike clan, and on its grounds is the Heishōkoku-byō, a mausoleum mourning Taira no Kiyomori. The first great buddha was given up for metal during the war and was rebuilt in Heisei 3 (1991).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 能福寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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